At the Crossroads of Success

The City of Clinton is ideally situated for business growth and prosperity, being located on major interstate thoroughfares in the central portion of Mississippi and adjacent to the capital city of Jackson.

Benefits for Business in Clinton

Clinton's Advantages

Clinton's Retail Demographic Overview

The City of Clinton is ripe with retail potential. Community demographics illustrate a city population that is first rate in terms of age distribution, average income and education level, and city officials are eager to explore expanding the retail scene.

Business-friendly City Government

Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1962, the Clinton Chamber of Commerce is comprised of more than 450 businesses, professionals and individual members who are partnering to make the City of Clinton a stronger business community.

Main Street Clinton

Main Street Clinton, Inc., a non-profit organization and program of the Mississippi Main Street Association, exists to strengthen Olde Towne and Clinton Boulevard in partnership with the business community, property owners, and residents.

First-Class Public Schools

Education has always been a priority for Clinton residents. Excellent educational opportunities abound for all ages from kindergarten through graduate-level study.

Elementary & Secondary Education

Clinton Public Schools

Made up of 8 schools, the Clinton Public School District is fully accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education. The school district recently won accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation & School Improvement (SACS-CASI).

Private Elementary & Secondary Schools

Clinton is home to two private schools, Mt. Salus Christian School and Clinton Christian Academy. Private education in Clinton, as with public education, is focused on integrating technology into the curriculum to build a 21st-century-ready future workforce.

Higher Education

Mississippi College

Clinton is home to Mississippi College, the oldest college in Mississippi and the second oldest Baptist college in the world. Founded in 1826, the college boasts a distinguished history replete with many outstanding alumni. U.S. News and World Report ranks MC in the "Top 10" category of best values, and the institution has been selected for 13 years to be on the Honor Roll of Character-Building Institutions of the Templeton Foundation.

Never Be Bored in Clinton

There are places you live, places you long for, and places you love. But we’re all looking for a place we can be a part of—a place where we can be ourselves and belong. For families, our hope is that you’ll instantly (or close to it) feel a sense of connection and camaraderie in Clinton that you haven’t felt elsewhere.

Mississippi's Family City

Accolades

Designated as a Mississippi Main Street City, a Mississippi Most Livable City, and a Certified Retirement City, Clinton is truly Mississippi's Family City and one of the premier cities in the state.

Civic and Community Engagement

Home Life and Spirituality

Home Awaits

Clinton is home to a wide variety of housing options, with approximately 10,794 rooftops throughout our city’s neighborhoods. There are older homes along tree-lined streets, as well as custom-built homes in new, upscale neighborhoods. It's also easy to find acreage available on the outside of the Clinton city limits while still within the Clinton Public School District.

An Active, Exciting Community

Clinton strives to continuously improve the quality of life for its citizens by providing professionally designed leisure programs and services that are safe, affordable, enjoyable and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Activities

26th Annual Family Fireworks Extravaganza

Make plans to attend the City of Clinton’s 26th Annual Family Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4th at Traceway Park!

Festivals and More

Our Main Street volunteers host “Dinner and a Movie” eight times each year. Throughout the year, our varied activities range from the “Brick Street Festival”, “Cruzin Clinton” car show, local/regional softball and soccer tournaments, the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, and the “Fresh at Five” market.

Music & Dance

Clinton High School is also home to Attaché Show Choir. Attaché is a nationally-ranked, award winning high school show choir made up of 42 singer/dancers, 15 instrumentalists, and a crew of 12. Attaché is the reigning 2014 show choir National Champions. Speaking of award winning champions, Clinton Percussion is currently ranked as the #1 Drum Corps in the world.

On the Weekend

Shopping

Clinton offers a wide variety of antique shops throughout the city, intriguing the serious antique shopper and fans of memorabilia. From vintage jewelry to period armoires, you can find it all in the heart of Olde Towne Clinton. Browse there for collectible books, fine art, prints, charming cards and more.

If your shopping list includes distinctive home accessories or that exceptional wedding gift, you'll find in in Clinton. Explore the boutiques dotting Highway 80, Clinton Parkway and the Boulevard Business District to find that perfect item.